Sources tell the South Bayview Bulldog that the NIMA money exchange at 1538 Bayview Ave will not be re-opening. It was previously reported back in December of last year that the owner, Hamid, had vowed to get the shop back in business. But now it appears that his dream of starting a full-up money exchange business has been dashed. The very bad break delivered by the fire last fall that ripped through Leaside Cleaners is the cause. The newly renovated NIMA shop next door was heavily damaged by smoke. It has not been open since. Hamid is a busy person. He is the successful operator of at least eight subway sandwich outlets.

